This year, National Geographic Traveler partnered with BedandBreakfast.com editors to give you a dozen romantic places to take your sweetheart this Valentine's Day. To make the trip even sweeter, BedandBreakfast.com is offering a ten percent discount on its Getaway Gift Card to Traveler readers from January 26 to February 28.
The card can be used at over 4,000 B&Bs in the United States and Canada, including the ones below, and is the perfect excuse to whisk your love away for some much needed R&R. Just enter the code NGT10 during the checkout process for your discount, then use the money saved to buy flowers or chocolates for your Valentine.
Click through to the jump to see the picks.
Inn at Riverbend, Pearisburg, VA. Take in views of sunrises, sunsets, and the New River from the wrap-around terrace. Spend a leisurely afternoon walking through the forest to a waterfall or driving back in time to the covered bridges of Giles County. Return to afternoon iced tea and dessert and a soak in your room's whirlpool tub.
Stroll through St. Augustine's historic district or take a horse-drawn carriage ride, then return to the B&B for some R&R with a bottle of sherry and your whirlpool tub. Enjoy the Florida sunrise from your balcony or pouring in through the dining room's palladium windows.
Shipman House B&B Inn, Hilo, HI.
Half a mile from the Pacific, the Victorian mansion sitting on a ridge offers guests a vision of paradise and the charms of a simpler life. The beds are made from native koa wood, and the 1899 house still has some original furnishings. The inn grows over 20 varieties of fruit, many of which are served at breakfast. Tickle the ivories of the 1912 Steinway grand piano and serenade your sweetheart.
Devonfield Country Inn, Lee, MA.
Complimentary Cognac and handmade chocolates put the finishing touches on the romantic ambience created by glowing fireplaces at this English-style house in the Berkshire Hills. Get up early for breakfast by candlelight and spend the afternoon on horseback or hot air ballooning.
Blair Hill Inn, Greenville, ME.
A fireside five-course gourmet meal is the perfect way to end a day of ice skating, sledding, or simply taking in Maine's natural beauty. Catch panoramic views of sunsets, mountains, and Moosehead Lake from the inn's 90-foot verandah. Cozy up with your honey in luxurious bed linens or in a tub for two.
Lookout Point Lakeside Inn, Hot Springs, AR. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Hamilton and the Ouachita Mountains. Choose a room with a double whirlpool tub and fireplace and cuddle with your Valentine. Take a stroll through the property's gardens after a gourmet breakfast in the dining room of this eco-friendly inn.
Hermann Hill Vineyard and Inn, Hermann, MO.
Relax with the one you love at the local wineries or, if you're not in the mood to leave the inn, with an en-suite couple's massage. Spend the evening next to your room's fireplace or in the double Jacuzzi-style tub. Awake in your king-size bed to the sunrise over the Missouri River.
Inn at Bowman's Hill, New Hope, PA.
Just an hour's drive from Philly, the inn offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Stroll hand-in-hand through the manicured grounds and wooded areas or enjoy the tranquility of the waterfall in the orchid conservatory. Savor the comfort of plush bedding and outstanding view of the property.
Inn Above Onion Creek, Kyle, TX.
Located 25 miles from Austin in Texas Hill Country, this B&B offers luxury with Southern hospitality. Romance reigns with whirlpool tubs for two, fireplaces, and a three-course dinner. Rejuvenate in the spa or take a scenic drive to a local winery. In the evening, watch the sunset from the rocking chair on your porch or simply gaze and the stars.
Washington School Inn, Park City, UT.
This former schoolhouse features turn-of-the-century architecture and furnishings and is located two blocks from the nearest ski lift. Pamper you and the one you love in the inn's spa and sauna or go into town and browse art galleries. Take a hot-air balloon ride over the mountains of the Wasatch Range.
Rabbit Hill Inn, Lower Waterford, VT.
This restored home sits on 15 acres of idyllic New England countryside. Treat your Valentine to a horse-drawn sleigh ride and have breakfast by candlelight. Spend your evening curled up by the fire, enjoying fine dining at the inn's renowned restaurant or unwinding in the Snooty Fox Pub and game room.
Candlelight Inn, Napa, CA. Pamper your sweetheart with an in-room couple's massage at this 1929 English Tudor inn along the Napa Creek. Stay in near the warmth of a fireplace or take advantage of wine tastings at nearby vineyards and browse the local antique shops. The inn offers complimentary hors d'oeuvres and rich chocolate cake and serves a three-course gourmet breakfast.
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All of us at Lookout Point Lakeside Inn feel honored to be included in this prestigious listing of romantic inns. Thank you, National Geographic Traveler and Bedandbreakfast.com!
Don't forget that celebrating romance and love cannot be limited to one day! Whisking your beloved away the weekend before Valentine's might be an even bigger surprise.
This is really nice information for lovers who eagerly waiting for valentine day. All suggested places are really cool. People generally try to give valentine gifts like chocolates, flowers but to gift a trip to these places is really mind blowing.
Thanks for sharing this valuable information.
This is a good list, especially if you want to propose to your significant other.
If you're around New Hope, PA, you can most certainly take advantage of our Philly Overnight Hotel Package which is good for any 2 nights in Philly (w/ free parking). :)
Another great place to show our love to our partner
Great list. If there are no openings left Feb 14. Don't forget it is also 3-day holiday for most.
The Inn above Onion Creek is great! Although we went for a girls weekend, I do agree that it is very romantic.
Taj Mahal, Agra India is the best destination for valentine. The symbol of love.